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How do I know if a home canning recipe from friends/family is safe to use?

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How do I know if a home canning recipe from friends/family is safe to use?

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Be sure the recipe complies with up-to-date guidelines that include proper heat processing of all filled jars using the appropriate method and time for the type of food, jars and lids available today. Home canning books or recipes considered to be family heirlooms or treasures, may not always be safe to use. In 1989, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated their home canning guidelines based on safety and quality. Therefore, a home canning book or recipe that was published before 1989 may be outdated and could affect the safety and quality of your home canned foods. The BERNARDIN® Guide to Home Preserving, BERNARDIN® Complete Book on Home Preserving as well as other books available in the Reference Library of Order OnLine offer up-to-date information and recipes.